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Golden Ring

High stepping age: the more I know the less I see. (Photo by Henny Kasa of Unsplash)

Posted bycnederlofOctober 14, 2022October 13, 2022Posted inaging, narcissism, relationshipsTags:Family, forgiveness, gratefulness, healing, hope, ThankfulnessLeave a comment on Golden Ring

Alone

Free from the barbed end of the whip the mare feels timid and afraid. Not knowing what to expect or how much worse it can get, she shakes her head in fear. Until she bows to the tender touch of one so pure of heart.

Posted bycnederlofOctober 13, 2022January 17, 2023Posted innarcissism, relationshipsTags:adult children of narcissists, attitude, distancing yourself from the narcissist, escapism, fear, healing, loneliness, mother/daughter relationships, strengthLeave a comment on Alone

Grown Up Dating

Romancing–writing a profile for my mother has been intriguing and ideal. Each emotion unfolding like a wild rosebud awakening. And at the very center it’s golden. (Thanks to Daniel Pintilei of Unsplash for the photo)

Posted bycnederlofOctober 13, 2022November 17, 2022Posted innarcissism, relationshipsTags:Family, forgiveness, gratefulness, healing, love, strength, ThankfulnessLeave a comment on Grown Up Dating

Get your Goat

It went like this . . . “I think we have an understanding.” ‘ Then she said, “Yes, we do, everything is my fault.” I knew, then, this would be a bumpy ride. But then, I just shut my eyes and pray on rollercoasters.

Posted bycnederlofOctober 12, 2022Posted innarcissism, relationshipsTags:boundaries, bravery, bully, dealing with a narcissist, strength, understanding, victimLeave a comment on Get your Goat

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